August 10, 2022 |Breaking News, City of Lynn, City Services, Congressman Seth Moulton, Legislation, News, Politics, State of MA, Transportation

Moulton, Warren, Markey Announce $20,250,000 Grant to Fund Reinvention of the Lynnway

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Today, Congressman Seth Moulton, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Senator Ed Markey announced that the City of Lynn will receive $20,250,000 in funding to transform the Lynnway by establishing a safe connection between Lynn’s waterfront and downtown—while also creating better access between Boston and the North Shore.

The project will turn the Lynnway into a dynamic, multi-modal transit corridor with safer bike lanes and better sidewalks between the General Edwards Bridge and Broad Street. It would also strengthen the connection between the Central Square–Lynn commuter rail station in Lynn to the Wonderland rapid transit station in Revere. 

Moulton, Warren, and Markey advocated for and helped to secure this funding, which is part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program.

“This project will result in nothing less than a transformative reinvention of Lynn’s waterfront. This grant will invest in changes that will establish better walking options for pedestrians, safer ways for bikers to move around the city, and more options for transit passengers,” said Congressman Moulton. “21st century transit is all about connecting and transforming communities—this project will not only connect Lynn’s downtown and its waterfront, it will strengthen connections between Lynn and the rest of the North Shore. I look forward to working with my state and local colleagues on its development.“

“Lynn’s $20 million grant to reinvent and revitalize the Lynnway is a transformative investment that will improve public transportation, create new bike lanes, enhance sidewalks for pedestrian accessibility and safety, and better connect Boston and the North Shore,” said Senator Warren. “I’m proud of the community members in Lynn and the Massachusetts Congressional delegation who fought hard to secure this funding – these transit improvements will serve as a model across the Commonwealth.”

“This $20 million, long-term investment will ensure Lynn families have walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly access to their city, the North Shore, and the whole of Boston,” said Senator Markey. “The reinvention of the Lynnway is all about bringing communities north of Boston together and keeping them connected geographically and economically. It is a critical step toward environmental and transit justice along Route 1A.”

“Investing in transportation and equity-focused traveling conditions that are safe and reliable means investing in our residents,” said Mayor Jared Nicholson. “We’re grateful for the investment and look forward to a robust public process to get community input so we end up with a design that the City can be excited about”.

“This funding is a big step towards modernizing the Lynnway and ensuring that it is safe for all users including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians,” said State Senator Brendan Crighton. “We appreciate the Congressional delegation’s efforts and look forward to a transparent, public process as we plan for this transformational project.”

“Between the current problems with public transit and the new development on the Lynnway, this investment could not have come at a better time,” said State Representative Dan Cahill. “Thank you to Congressman Moulton for securing this funding and for prioritizing improved infrastructure in the city of Lynn.”

“This much needed investment into improvements on the Lynnway will help with traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and increase access to the Lynn waterfront,” said State Representative Peter Capano. “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Congressman Moulton for prioritizing and advocating for these transportation funds for Lynn.”

The above press release was submitted to us by Congressman Seth Moulton’s office.